Light Integration Mechanical Engineer, RIVR

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Lead a team of hardware engineers to design and test electro-mechanical assemblies for autonomous delivery robots.

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RIVR, an Amazon company, is building Physical AI by deploying autonomous robots for real-world doorstep delivery. Operating daily in diverse urban environments, RIVR's robots continuously learn from and navigate the millions of scenarios encountered during deliveries. By owning the full stack from software to hardware, RIVR is purpose-built for safety, reliability, and the customer from day one.

Key job responsibilities
Design and develop electro-mechanical assemblies for our robots.
Build and test prototypes to evaluate functionality and performance.
Work closely with electronics engineers to integrate printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) into mechanical structures.
Perform rigorous testing and evaluations to verify the reliability, durability, and safety of robotic hardware.
Create detailed hardware documentation, including specifications, assembly instructions, and testing protocols.
Build, lead and mentor an exceptional team of hardware engineers.
Provide expert guidance to product managers and executives for strategic decision-making.
Create and maintain documentation, guidelines, and best practices to streamline knowledge sharing.
Improve design standards and processes through active participation in design reviews.

Basic qualifications

- Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Engineering, Robotics, Automotive or Aerospace.
- A minimum of five years of industry or research experience, with PhD experience applicable.
- Proficient in CAD software for mechanical design.
- Deep understanding of actuators, motors, materials, design for manufacturing, power transmission, mechanisms, and contemporary manufacturing technologies.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, contractors, and relationships with OEMs/ODMs.
- Strong problem-solving skills, adept at debugging and optimizing hardware components.

Preferred qualifications

- PhD degree in Engineering, Robotics, Automotive, Aerospace or a similar discipline, or an equivalent amount of research experience.
- Familiarity with design for mass production.
- Experience in the robotic, automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics sector.
- Experience in managing a hardware team.
- Experience interfacing with control systems and integrating electronics.

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How we rate this

Light Integration Mechanical Engineer, RIVR at Amazon rates 80 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.

Key facts

Light Integration Mechanical Engineer, RIVR is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The role is based in CH, Zurich.
The job was posted on October 1, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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